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1) Knit one, bead too: essential techniques for knitting with beads

Author

Durant, Judith

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Give your knitting a touch of sparkle! Judith Durant shows you how to add beads to any knitting pattern using five easy-to-learn techniques. It’s simple, fun, and can be done right on your knitting needles. With step-by-step instructions for each technique, as well as 16 original patterns, you’ll be turning simple bags and wearables into stunning special-occasion creations in no time. From eye-catching knit caps to surprisingly intricate

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2) Knit one, kill two

Author

Sefton, Maggie

Series

Knitting mysteries (Maggie Sefton) volume 1
Knitting mystery
Kelly Flynn Mystery

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FIRST IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING KNITTING MYSTERY SERIES!
Despite the fact that her aunt was an expert knitter, Kelly Flynn never picked up a pair of knitting needles she liked—until she strolled into House of Lambspun. Now, Kelly is about to learn how to knit one, purl two, and untangle the mystery behind her aunt’s murder...

Kelly would be the first to admit her life in Washington, D.C., is a little...

3) Cable left, cable right: 94 knitted cables

Author

Durant, Judith

Pub. Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

216 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.

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Cables bring life to any knitting project-- but sometimes crossing stitches to work a design can become confusing. Durant offers the key to unlocking these twists and turns with step-by-step instructions that will take your knitting from simple to spectacular.

4) Last-minute knitted gifts

Author

Hoverson, Joelle

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“Lovely gifts in luscious yarns . . . that will never go out of style” that can be completed in about 10 hours or—way—less (Planet Purl).
Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts...

5) Knitting for peace: make the world a better place one stitch at a time

Author

Christiansen, Betty

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"Knitting for Peace" is an exceptional book that celebrates the long heritage of knitting for others. It tells the stories of 28 contemporary knitting-for-peace endeavors, and features patterns for easy-to-knit charity projects.

6) Norah Gaughan's knitted cable sourcebook: a breakthrough guide to knitting with cables and designing your own

Author

Gaughan, Norah

Pub. Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

275 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

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"More than 150 stitch patterns, most published here for the first time, both charted and written out row by row"--Page 4 of cover.

7) The colorwork bible: techniques & projects for colorful knitting

Author

Ostermiller, Jesie

Pub. Date

[2020]

Physical Desc

159 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

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Master beginner and advance colorwork knitting techniques in Interweave's most comprehensive colorwork guide to-date. With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects. Join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you learn. A variety of small-scale swatch lessons that help you...

8) You can knit that: foolproof instructions for fabulous sweaters

Author

Herzog, Amy

Pub. Date

2016.

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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"When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by "but I could never knit that." Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making confidence they need. Whether you're knitting a sweater for the first time or seeking to expand your skills to knit sweaters in styles you've never tried before, this essential...

9) Knitting tips & trade secrets expanded: ingenious techniques and solutions for hand and machine knitting and crochet

Pub. Date

2006

Physical Desc

187 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

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We all need a little help now and then. Whether it's how to build a better buttonhole or the best cast-on for a firm edge, get advice from regular knitters and crocheters across the country as well as top experts.

10) The best of Knitscene: a collection of simple, stylish, and spirited knits

Author

Shroyer, Lisa

Pub. Date

c2011

Physical Desc

p. cm.

11) The principles of knitting: methods and techniques of hand knitting

Author

Hiatt, June

Pub. Date

c1988, 2012

Physical Desc

xiii, 571 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

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Methods and techniques of hand knitting.

12) Mastering color knitting: simple instructions for stranded, intarsia, and double knitting

Author

Leapman, Melissa

Pub. Date

c2010

Physical Desc

175 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.

13) Needled to death

Author

Sefton, Maggie

Series

Knitting mysteries (Maggie Sefton) volume 2
Knitting Mystery
Kelly Flynn Mystery

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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Now that she’s been knitting up a storm with the help of her new friends at House of Lambspun, Kelly Flynn can’t imagine ever leaving Fort Connor, Colorado. But there’s trouble in her adopted hometown—and not just with her new sweater project...

When Kelly volunteers to take a troop of tourists to visit Vickie Claymore’s alpaca farm, she discovers Fort Connor isn’t as sedate as it seems. Instead...

14) The knitting experience: Book 1,The knit stitch :inspiration & instruction

Author

Melville, Sally

Pub. Date

2002

Physical Desc

162 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

15) Mason-Dixon knitting outside the lines: patterns, stories, pictures, true confessions, tricky bits, whole new worlds, and familiar ones, too

Author

Gardiner, Kay

Pub. Date

c2008

Physical Desc

159 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Description

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A new collection of 30 projects that will take you on knitting adventures. Gardiner and Shayne wind their way through patterns for adults, children and homes, including patterns by other knitwear designers such as Bonne Marie Burns. Helpful and humorous sidebars discuss the pitfalls of the sweater coat (including bathrobe syndrome), the beauty of Shetland wool, how to make a stitch marker out of citrus peel or tin foil, and the Holy Crap moment,...

16) Knit one knit all: Elizabeth Zimmermann's garter stitch designs

Author

Zimmermann, Elizabeth

Pub. Date

c2011

Physical Desc

168 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

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Zimmermann was a designer who stressed independent thinking. She outlines the construction and little more, in the hope that you will feel free to experiment and take your knitting in new directions. These garments serve as a jumping off point for you to knit a version in any size, and make it your own.